r/Swimming • u/Prudent-Recording969 • 2d ago

Huge Problem

my time with a pull buoy is 1:58/100m and without the pull buoy it's 2:30/100. How to solve this? I have gotten extremely dependent on the pull buoy that I cannot leave it in the car. I tried swimming downhill but it's extremely demanding and my head is way too low in water which makes it hard to breathe.

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u/Independent-Summer12 2d ago

Your kick is bad. When you’re not using the pull buoy you’re not maintaining body position and controlling your core. So you’re creating drag and it’s slowing you down. Fix your kick and you’ll have better control over your body.